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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,332 and 92,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,332 and 92,574 is: 212,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332 : 92,574 = 92,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332/92,574 = 92,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332x = 92,574 × 92,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332x = 8,569,945,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,945,476/40,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,485.01

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